CPU
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Core i3-10300T
Core i7-9850HL
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10300T
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9850HL
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-10300T | Core i7-9850HL |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-HR (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-10300T | Core i7-9850HL |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($100) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-10300T and Core i7-9850HL
Core i3-10300T
The Core i3-10300T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2020 (5 years ago). It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,879 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i7-9850HL
The Core i7-9850HL is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 7,897 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i3-10300T packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-9850HL offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-9850HL has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-10300T versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-9850HL — a 5% clock advantage for the Core i7-9850HL (base: 3 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Core i7-9850HL is built on the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i3-10300T scores 7,879 against the Core i7-9850HL's 7,897 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-9850HL. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i3-10300T vs 9 MB (total) on the Core i7-9850HL.
| Feature | Core i3-10300T | Core i7-9850HL |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.9 GHz | 4.1 GHz+5% |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+58% | 1.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache | 9 MB (total)+13% |
| L2 Cache | — | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | — | Coffee Lake-HR (2019) |
| PassMark | 7,879 | 7,897 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,313 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 4,090 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-10300T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-9850HL uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. The Core i3-10300T supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: LGA1200 (Core i3-10300T) and Intel 300 series (Core i7-9850HL).
| Feature | Core i3-10300T | Core i7-9850HL |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1200 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-10300T) / not specified (Core i7-9850HL). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 630 (Core i3-10300T) and Intel UHD Graphics 630 (Core i7-9850HL) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core i3-10300T | Core i7-9850HL |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
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